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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,664.30, 17,475.80 and 6,998.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,664.30, 17,475.80 and 6,998.98 is: 9,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,664.30 : 17,475.80 = 6,998.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,664.30/17,475.80 = 6,998.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,664.30x = 17,475.80 × 6,998.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,664.30x = 122,312,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312,774.68/12,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,658.08

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